One of the first considerations when feeding hay is that it should be based on individual animal requirements. For optimal production, forage quality should be matched as closely as possible to the ...

The current hay price backs up that statement. Just two years ago, the average alfalfa hay price for September was $277 a ton. This year, it was more than $100 less, at $172 a ton. High quality hay, ...

One critical factor to consider when purchasing an alfalfa supplement is the quality of the ingredients ... from organic veggies and fruits that are low in calories but rich in fiber to ...

“If you’re a dairy producer buying hay in Missouri or Wisconsin or New York, you’re not likely to pay much attention to what’s going on with export markets,” Diersen says. Also coming into play last ...

This holiday season, consider saving on hay by understanding your ... resulting in lower-quality feed. Forage species also impact quality. Alfalfa and other legumes are generally of higher quality ...

While cost-effective, these options require careful management to avoid toxicity and are most effective when paired with ...

It may not always be feasible, but investment in tarps or storage facilities can go a long way in terms of maintaining hay quality. If hay has to be stored uncovered, feed it first. Additionally ...

Snowpacks are scant and major reservoirs are low. In every field, farm office and coffee shop ... contingency plans even as they hope Mother Nature delivers desperately needed late-winter storms.

12 at the 2024 Hay Quality Seminar with the announcement of the contest winners. The Hoosier Hay Contest encouraged Indiana producers to cultivate higher-quality hay during the 2024 season, and the ...